Increasing violence and misogyny on digital screens

Leonor João of Agência Ecclesia reports that the internet and social media present growing risks despite their practical benefits. While digital tools facilitate communication, work, and education, they also expose users to addiction, misinformation, and hate speech.

The report notes that young people spend approximately 2.5 hours per day on social media according to Marktest data. This digital environment has seen a rise in the normalization of misogynistic values. Digital influencers with large followings often use their visibility to promote ideologies that disrespect, attack, or objectify women.